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in respect of the simplest __
cases.
21.
As the result of
all these considerations I
Au
of opinion that we have
before
is the choice of only
three alternatives (1) to leave
things as they
maintaining
devising
other
are
the
by present,
equally
or
useless.
and expensive precautions, thereby gradually increasing the irritation of the Chinese
Authorities, (2) to give up
но
fugitive
fugitive without evidence such as would satisfy a jury of
his quilt,
to give up
or in other words
none at all thereby
effecting a complete breach of our Treaty - obligation. Treaty-obligation,
C
every
oy
(3) to concede en demand for extradition which fulfils
certain simple conditions on mere proof of identity.
It is,
is, of course,
22.
repugnant to Brition feeling to hand over without enquiry to the tender mercies of Chinese
Officials